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Wednesday, March 04, 2015

Career Services will be hosting the Career Fair. This fair will offer opportunities for full-time, part-time and summer employment. We currently have over thirty employers who will be attending. SNOW DATE: March 6.

Final Wednesday ski night this winter, the FRC Mainely Outdoors program is offering transportation and informal instruction for UMF students interested in learning to ski or just looking for time to shred on the mtn. Spend the evening skiing under the lights at Titcomb Mountain. Don't know how to ski? We have trained instructors who will be available for learn-to-ski clinics. Don't own equipment? You can rent at the discounted rate of $10. For FREE skiing students need to bring their UMF Student ID and class schedule of 12 credits or more. Experience the friendliest mountain around and learn a great winter pastime lasting a lifetime.

Thursday, March 05, 2015

Assuming we have snow and weather permitting, join us for a leisurely hike up Pratt Mountain in New Vineyard. If you haven't snowshoed before or want to goof off with friends, this is the perfect opportunity. All abilities are welcome. Meet at the FRC @6:15PM. Headlamps and snowshoes provided by the FRC or bring your own. Open to UMF students, faculty, staff and the community. Register in advance by calling 778-7495 or stopping by the FRC front desk.

Joelle Morris, mezzo soprano, and Bridget Convey, pianist. Music by Francis Poulenc, Darius Milhaud, Arthur Honegger, Eric Satie, Olivier Messiaen.
Joelle Morris is a highly versatile performer with a sure footing in both classical and popular music. Recognized for her warm mezzo voice and her ability to sparkle on stage, she is admired for her versatility, from the concert stage to the operatic arena, in intimate jazz settings and French cabaret. Pianist Bridget Convey has found much fulfillment in collaborating with living composers. She can be heard on Navona, Cuneiform, Independent and Nataraja labels.

Sunday, March 08, 2015

Experience anti-gravity yourself at the anti-gravity complex! Join the fun, grab your friends and use the climbing wall or state of the art trampolines to reach new heights. Meet at the FRC @11:30. Wear comfortable clothing. Climbing gear is provided or you can bring your own. Open to UMF students, faculty, staff and the community. Register in advance (by Friday, March 6) by calling 778-7495 or stopping by the FRC front desk.

For More InformationCall: Jim Toner: 207-778-7495

Monday, March 09, 2015

Come see what MyMoney101 is all about and learn about internships, incomes, and careers. Brought to you by SALT and presented by the Peer Financial Assistants at UMF.
Learn how to navigate the SALT website, learn about the resources around you, and see what MyMoney101 has to offer, for free. Sessions won't take more than an hour but the information you will receive should last a lifetime!

Gold LEAF Senior College-UMF will introduce its spring term of classes and activities on March 9, 3 to 5 pm. Course registration is open now. Gold LEAF is a member-run organization that promotes lifelong learning. Membership is open to anyone age 50 and over, and spouse/partner regardless of age. North Dining Hall, UMF Olsen Student Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Gold LEAF Institute Senior College.

Talk by Michael Johnson, UMF professor of English, on "African American Spirituals and Modernism," followed by performance by Steven Pane, UMF professor of music, of J. Rosamond Johnson's "African Drum Dance."

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Climb, swing, repel, and fly on attractions like a flying squirrel and participate in team building exercises on the Jacobs Ladder and Flying Trapeze. Meet at the Fitness and Recreation Center @ 7-9pm. Minimum age of 13. Under 13 allowed with pre-approval and adult supervision. Register in advance by calling 778-7495 or stopping by the FRC front desk.

Part one of a two part panel discussion address the question: Can art be a revolutionary force in the post-modern epoch? Panelists discussing the question will be students from ART 221. This is part of the Modernisms and Manifestos Mini-Conference.

The Spring Internship Fair gives students an opportunity to explore many of the different internships available during the upcoming summer and fall. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and network with representatives from a wide variety of businesses and organizations that sponsor internships. This is an open, free event. No advance reservations are required. In the event of snow, the Spring Internship Fair will be held on Monday, March 16th. For an up-to-date listing of organizations attending, visit the event website, below.

Workshop led by Andrea Rose, assistant curator Bowdoin Museum of Ar, on using surrealist techniques: automatic drawing, automatic writing, making poems out of newspaper headlines, textured rubbings. We will provide things like bits of cut-up newspaper and textured things to rub (but feel free to bring some stuff like that too). We do recommend that participants bring paper/notebooks and pens. This is part of the Modernisms and Manifestos Mini-Conference.

Part two of a two part panel discussion address the question: Can art be a revolutionary force in the post-modern epoch? Panelists discussing the question will be students from ART 221. This is part of the Modernisms and Manifestos Mini-Conference.

Friday, March 13, 2015

Come to workshop to create yoru own personalized printed merchandise with printmaking artist Shawn Brewer. He conceived the idea of putting the fast in printmaking by creating ready-to-order imagery that was convenient, personalized, and could be printed and made on the spot.
He is currently a program staff at The Art Department, an alternative art space in Portland, Maine engaging individuals with developmental disabilities working in film, animation, and visual arts.
Workshop runs from 11am - 2pm. Participants can purchase a t-shirt at $5 or bring their own merchandise to be printed.

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Experience the awesome views of Grafton Notch State Park from the top of Table Rock. If you have never been, this is a sight to see with scenic views of the park and a final destination with breathtaking drops. Bring your camera for this trip! Transportation and snowshoes provided by the FRC. Open to UMF students, faculty, staff AND the community. Register in advance by calling 778-7495 or stopping by the FRC front desk.

Monday, March 16, 2015

Come see what MyMoney101 is all about and learn about Money Management. Brought to you by SALT and presented by the Peer Financial Assistants at UMF.
Learn how to navigate the SALT website, learn about the resources around you, and see what MyMoney101 has to offer, for free. Sessions won't take more than an hour but the information you will receive should last a lifetime!

If you missed the first Internship Workshop this semester, plan on joining us for the second of three opportunities to learn more about internships. Find out about expectations for student interns, the importance of doing internships while in college, how to find out what internships are available, and how to apply.

Thursday, March 19, 2015

The Coat Hanger Project is a documentary about the history of women's reproductive freedom in the United States. After the film, Kate Brogan from Maine Family Planning will lead a discussion about current struggles of the reproductive justice movement.

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Celebrate one of Maine's best weekends with Mainely Outdoors! Join us as we tour three maple farms and enjoy some of the best maple syrup around! Register in advance by calling 778-7495 or stopping by the FRC front desk.

Monday, March 23, 2015

Attend this workshop to find out about LinkedIn. Learn why you should consider using LinkedIn and how to set up your professional profile, as well as how to make connections, join groups, enter discussions and more.
This is the first of 2 LinkedIn Workshops being held this semester.
Limited Seating - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call 207-778-7516 or email lorraine.pratt@maine.edu by Noon on Thursday, March 19th to reserve your seat for Workshop I. You may reserve your seat for Workshop II, which will be held on Friday, March 27th, when you sign up for Workshop I.

Come see what MyMoney101 is all about and learn about Money Management. Brought to you by SALT and presented by the Peer Financial Assistants at UMF.
Learn how to navigate the SALT website, learn about the resources around you, and see what MyMoney101 has to offer, for free. Sessions won't take more than an hour but the information you will receive should last a lifetime!

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Climb, swing, repel and fly on attractions like a flying squirrel and team building exercises on Jacobs Ladder and Flying Trapeze. Meet at the Fitness and Recreation Center @ 7:00. Open to UMF students, faculty, staff and the community. Minimum age of 13. Under 13 allowed with pre-approval and adult supervision. Register in advance by calling 778-7495 or stopping by the FRC front desk.

Join us for the last Internship Workshop scheduled this semester to learn more about internships. Find out about expectations for student interns, the importance of doing internships while in college, how to find out what internships are available, and how to apply.

Friday, March 27, 2015

Learn how to connect to others to strategically expand your network, as well as how to use search, advanced search, and other LinkedIn functions.
Limited Seating - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. If you have not already reserved your seat for this session, call 207-778-7516 or email lorraine.pratt@maine.edu by Noon on Thursday, March 26th to reserve your seat for Workshop II.

Tuesday, April 07, 2015

Come see what MyMoney101 is all about and learn about Money Management. Brought to you by SALT and presented by the Peer Financial Assistants at UMF.
Learn how to navigate the SALT website, learn about the resources around you, and see what MyMoney101 has to offer, for free. Sessions won't take more than an hour but the information you will receive should last a lifetime!

Climb, swing, repel and fly on attractions like a flying squirrel and team building exercises on Jacobs Ladder and Flying Trapeze. Meet at the Fitness and Recreation Center at 7PM. Open to UMF students, faculty, staff and the community. Minimum age of 13. Under 13 allowed with pre-approval and adult supervision. Register in advance by calling 778-7495 or stopping by the FRC front desk.